Should I ED or let my chances ride? Forum

[UnbelievableForum23]

I want to do big-law. I don't really care where (except I don't really want to go to NYC and I would slightly prefer Cali, DC, or Texas). So, here is where I am. I go to Amherst College, have a 3.74 and a 170. I am a senior (with good softs for a person still in college - student senate - debate team awards - involved in college committees). The problem is, I don't know if I should ED to either UVA or Duke. I have a preference for schools with good quality of life and weather, but it again, is a slight one.

[gbpackerbacker]

If you would like a strong lock on a fairly relatively stable market, then I would try Texas. You would peobably get great money there. And since you prefer it, why not?

[OGR3]

I wouldn't ED. You're likely in at Boalt on down, with a small chance at Stanford. Blanket all those schools plus UCLA, USC, Texas and Vanderbilt and wait for the money to roll on in.

[UnbelievableForum23]

how could I be a lock at Boalt on down, when my LSAT is median (170 is median at Duke and UVA), and my GPA is below. Also, I am a texas resident

[OGR3]

how could I be a lock at Boalt on down, when my LSAT is median (170 is median at Duke and UVA), and my GPA is below. Also, I am a texas resident

Notice I didn't say you were a lock at Boalt on down, I said you were likely to be accepted.

[merichard87]

how could I be a lock at Boalt on down, when my LSAT is median (170 is median at Duke and UVA), and my GPA is below. Also, I am a texas resident

Go to UT with money.

[The Gentleman]

I don't think EDing is a smart idea unless you really, really want UVA at sticker. Shoot apps at Duke, Cornell, Georgetown, Michigan, and Penn. I predict you get at least one.

And Texas is certainly worth the app fee.

[jcunni5]

I would ED at whichever one you prefer if you want T14 , because looking at Law school numbers it doesn't look like you would get money at either so just lock it up if you're cool w/ sticker

[The Gentleman]

I would ED at whichever one you prefer if you want T14 , because looking at Law school numbers it doesn't look like you would get money at either so just lock it up if you're cool w/ sticker

There are several 3.7/170 Duke applicants from last year's cycle who were offered 40-60k.

[UnbelievableForum23]

do you think it would be wise to ED Duke, and go there over a UT or USC/UCLA with money?
I don't think I would ED UVA, because I think I like Duke more

[CanadianWolf]

If you want to practice in Texas, then go to Univ. of Texas.

[TT09]

If you want to practice in Texas, then go to Univ. of Texas.

[patrickd139]

If you want to practice in Texas, then go to Univ. of Texas.

I tentatively second this. OP: (slightly off-topic, but whatever) what makes you so sure you want biglaw? Also, how do you define biglaw? Not trying to flame, just your post makes you seem like you're more honed in than many. I'm mainly asking since biglaw isn't guaranteed for anyone from any law school outside maybe YHS.

[leopardRAWR]

do you think it would be wise to ED Duke, and go there over a UT or USC/UCLA with money?
I don't think I would ED UVA, because I think I like Duke more

For what it's worth, I have been accepted to Duke without ED (but I was priority track) and have a decent scholarship to UT. I am a Texas resident with your numbers. I also applied toUSC and UCLA. I don't anticipate the kind of money from Duke, USC OR UCLa to make it cheaper than UT. Right now UT would be maybe half the cost of these schools. Like you, I would be content working in Texas. There is no reason, if it came down to these 4 schools, for me to go anywhere but Texas.

Moral of the story: don't ED to Duke or anywhere else. Go to UT for a decent price and enjoy the low debt. That's what I am considering.

[UnbelievableForum23]

Well it's not that I want to work in Texas. I want to best job possible (antitrust, corporate) But all things being equal, I would go to Texas/Cali/DC and avoid NYC.